Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health to meet Feb. 21-22 in Washington

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has scheduled a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health for 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. EST Thursday, Feb. 22. The meeting will include remarks from the Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health Doug Parker, updates on the construction industry from OSHA’s directorate of construction, a discussion about women in construction, reports from committee workgroups and a period during which the public is invited to make comments. Three ACCSH workgroups will meet on Feb. 21. The Emerging Technology workgroup 9-11 a.m.; the Workzone workgroup noon-2 p.m. and … Read more

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OSHA Switches from Traditional Hard Hats to Safety Helmets

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is replacing traditional hard hats used by its employees with more modern safety helmets to protect them better when on inspection sites. In 2020, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported head injuries accounted for nearly 6% of non-fatal occupational injuries involving days away from work. Almost half of those injuries occurred when workers came in contact with an object or equipment while about 20% were caused by slips, trips and falls. Dating back to the 1960s, traditional hard hats protect the top of a worker’s head but have minimal side … Read more

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OSHA, National Demolition Association Renew Alliance to Protect Workers

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the National Demolition Association recently agreed to renew their alliance to improve the safety and health of workers in the demolition industry. During the five-year agreement, the alliance will address industry hazards by developing safety and health training resources and seminars that focus on deconstruction and selective dismantlement of building components for reuse, repurposing, recycling and waste management. The alliance will also work with labor organizations, contractors and staffing associations, as needed, to share information in multiple languages and formats on a variety of topics including fall and heat … Read more

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OSHA, Federal Communications Commission, Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association Renew Partnership

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration renewed a national strategic partnership with the Federal Communications Commission and NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association to eliminate fatalities and reduce injuries and illnesses among workers in the communications tower erection industry. The five-year renewal includes carriers, general contractors and engineering firms in the communications tower erection industry. The partnership will address hazards, such as falls from height, high-energy electrical contact, falling objects, tower collapses and inclement weather frequently encountered during telecommunications, tower erection and maintenance operations. The partners intend to develop best practices to address the root causes … Read more

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Falls and Ladder Misuse Fill Three of OSHA’s Top 10 Safety Violations

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It’s a streak no one should be happy about. For the 13th year in a row, fall protection (general requirements) is OSHA’s No. 1 safety violation. Additionally, ladders came in third and fall protection (training requirements) was eighth in the agency’s annual list of its Top 10 violations. The list was revealed this fall at the National Safety Council Safety Congress & Expo and covers fiscal year 2023. By the numbers, Fall Protection – General Requirements (1926.501) racked up 7,271 violations in that time, Ladders (1926.1053) had 2,978 and Fall Protection – Training Requirements (1926.503) had 2,112. Three violations in … Read more

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